MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Robert Morris (3-8, 2-4 NEC) wraps up the 2025 season on Saturday when they face cross-town rival Duquesne (6-5, 4-2 NEC). Kickoff at Joe Walton Stadium is 2 p.m. The game will air on SportsNet Pittsburgh and is available to stream on NEC Front Row and ESPN+.
DUQUESNE LATELY
Duquesne defeated Central Connecticut State in a 38-33 shootout last Saturday, powered by running back Taj Butts' career-high 254 yards and three touchdowns. The victory was sealed when defensive back Antonio Epps made an interception in the end zone in the final seconds
THE SERIES
Saturday marks the 23rd installment of the series. Duquesne leads 14-8 overall, 9-4 in NEC play and 9-2 at Rooney Field. The series began in RMU's inaugural season in 1994 with games in 1995, 1996 and 1998. The teams played 17 straight seasons from 2003 until 2019.
LAST TIME OUT
Duquesne scored the game's first 24 points in its 31-6 victory over RMU on November 9, 2024.
DID YOU KNOW?
Two players have been on both sides of the series. Alvin Hill was on Duquesne's roster during the 2004 season before transferring to Robert Morris the following year. Trey Harper played the 2015 season at RMU before making his way to Duquesne for the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
WE SALUTE YOU
The following seniors will be recognized in a pregame ceremony.
Malcolm Bennett: Engineering
Philjae Bien-Aime: Artificial Intelligence
Nathan Carabatsakis: Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Sport Management
Greg Davis Jr.: Engineering
Ameer Dudley: MBA
Okey Egbuziem: Health Science
Mack Flynn: Management
Kai Holloway: Organizational Leadership
Thomas Lee: Leadership Organizational Chg
Patrick McDonnell: Health Sciences
Chaz Middleton: PR and Advertising
Carter Odell: Organizational Leadership
Nate Ost: MBA in Business Analytics
Jakari Patterson: Organizational Leadership
Richard Ransom: Organizational Leadership
Noel Roach: Interdisciplinary Studies
Aidan Stair: Biology
Zach Tanner: Management
Yann Lekomo: Engineering
Zach Weber: Management, Operations Management
Trey Woods: Health Sciences
HOW TO WATCH
The game air on SportsNet Pittsburgh. The game will be streamed on
NEC Front Row. This is a web free stream that does not require an app or subscription. It will also stream on
ESPN+.
LIVE STATS
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